Fenugreek Seeds
The name fenugreek or foenum-graecum is from Latin for “Greek hay”. The plant’s similarity to wild clover has likely spawned its Swedish name: “bockhornsklöver” as well as the German: “Bockshornklee”, both literally meaning: “ram’s horn clover”.
| Botanical Name | Trigonellafoenum-graecum L |
| Family Name | Leguminosae |
| Part Name | Seed |
| Harvesting Season | Feb, March |
| Hotness Scale | 2 |
| Flavour | powerful ,aromatic and bittersweet, like burnt sugar. There is a aftertaste, similer to celery or lovage.r to celery or lovage |
| Packing | 18 kgs/25 kgs in Jute or HDPE Bags Or As per buyer’s Requirement |
| Labelling | As per buyer’s requirement |
Uses
Fenugreek seeds yields both a herb and a spice. India and Egypt are Primary countries of origin.
Home Remedies
- Fenugreek seeds helps to control type I and II diabetes.
- It reduces high serum cholesterol.
- This seed is known to relieve constipation
- It can be prescribed to nursing mothers to increase their milk production.
- Since fenugreek seeds contain chemicals (diosgenin and estrogens isoflavones) similar to the female sex hormone estrogen, it is considered as a potent menstruation promoter. It also minimizes symptoms of menopause.
- Fenugreek sprouts can be incorporated in your salads to help minimize these problems.
